About the program
As data become ubiquitous and easier to acquire, particularly on a massive scale, models for data are becoming increasingly complex. The past several decades have witnessed a vast impact of statistical methods on virtually every branch of knowledge and empirical investigation.
The Department of Statistical Sciences at the University of Toronto has substantial computing facilities available and operates a statistical consulting service for the University's research community.
Programs of study in Statistics may involve association with other departments such as Astronomy & Astrophysics, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, Environment, Information, Management, Mathematics, Philosophy, Psychology, Public Health, and Sociology. The department maintains an active seminar series and strongly encourages graduate student participation.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Regression Analysis
- Methods of Data Analysis
- Sample Survey Theory and its Application
- Experimental Design
- Applications of Statistics
- Applied Multivariate Analysis
- Applied Stochastic Processes
- Theory and Methods for Complex Spatial Data
- Topics in Numerical Methods in Data Science
- Statistics, Ethics, and Law
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
- GPA: B+ (d_minus recommended)
English requirements
- TOEFL® iBT: 93
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Applicants may be accepted with a master's degree in statistics from a recognized university with at least a B+ average. Applicants with degrees in biostatistics, computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics, physics, or any discipline where there is a significant quantitative component will also be considered.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A letter of intent or personal statement outlining goals for graduate studies.
- Applicants may be accepted via direct entry with a bachelor's degree in statistics from a recognized university with at least an A– average. The department also encourages applicants from biostatistics, computer science, economics, engineering, mathematics, physics, or any discipline where there is a significant quantitative component.
Tuition Fees
- International: 6,259 AUD / year (≈ 6,210 CAD / year)
- Domestic: 6,259 AUD / year (≈ 6,210 CAD / year)
Living costs
Toronto, Canada: 1,514–2,583 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.